Good evening morning! I am writing this post at 12:15am. Am I dedicated, crazy, or just really excited to tell you about my fun evening? I’ll let you decide… :biggrin:
As part of this week’s checklist, I decided that I need more downtime in the evenings…
I put together an impromptu night out and 10 of us met late this evening at Rawlicious in Toronto. A couple of the ladies had already been before and told me that I must try it out at once!
A girl’s gotta do what a girl’s gotta do…
“Rawlicious is a totally raw, vegan cafe. We strive to serve healthy delicious food in a comfortable atmosphere … with a dash of inspiration. There is no wheat, no meat, no dairy nor refined sugar in anything served.”
From the moment I stood in front of Rawlicious, I knew this was a restaurant that did it right.
It was oozing with character, ambiance, warmth, and health. (Yes, it glowed!!!) They crossed their t’s and dotted their i’s.
It is all about the attention to detail in a restaurant and I was excited from the moment I walked into the door.
I will let the pictures tell a thousand words…
Cutie Callie!
Now this is what I’m talking about!!!! I have been waiting for a restaurant like this to tell you about.
It has a warm, inviting, and breath-taking atmosphere. You feel all warm and fuzzy just being inside the restaurant. You want to hug a tree.
Girlfriends Jessica, Kristin, Sarah, Susan, Jess, Jenn, Callie, and Laura were all there to join in on the fun!
I booked the ‘Zen Den’ tonight and it was so amazing! A low table complete with a ton of beautiful cushions, candles, low lighting, art work, etc. It is a private, serene, and peaceful room to enjoy great company and food!
Action shots!
I started with the Lean Green juice made up of Celery, Cucumber, Spinach, Kale + I added Spirulina.
Finally the green juice that I dreamed and hoped for!!!
Mmmmm. It was awesome and made fresh. The only way it should be!
We all split the Nacho Platter for an appetizer – the classic trio of Guacamole, “Sour Cream” & Salsa served with sliced green olives, green onions, hot banana peppers and a pile of Rawlicious Nacho Chips.
All three were superb. The raw sour cream was exceptionally tasty! We think it was a mix of cashews, lemon, garlic, and tahini (but we were just guessing!).
The Rawlicious Nacho Chips were INCREDIBLE!
Tonight I was careful not to overdo it on nut-based foods. My stomach is very sensitive to nuts and if I eat too many I get terrible pains.
Keeping this in mind, I chose the Rawitch which is made up of Fresh veggies & sprouts with guacamole piled high on Onion Bread.
It sounded perfect…and it WAS!
I also got a salad on the side with their balsamic vinaigrette. The salad was awesome too!
The Rawitch in all it’s glory…
These pictures really don’t do this rawitch justice. It was probably one of the best sandwiches I have ever had in my life!
I was so full I had to save half and bring a doggie bag home. I cannot wait for lunch tomorrow! :biggrin:
Then we all split the raw brownie with icing…
Oh. Dear. Me.
Words cannot explain the taste of this brownie. It was perfection.
I also ordered a David’s Tea ‘Exotica’ to end the evening…
What an amazing night, amazing company, and amazing food. Every single one of us raved about what we ordered and all of us want to go back ASAP.
Other entrees:
Collard wrap…
Zucchini spaghetti…
There was also an amazing pizza, but my picture didn’t turn out so hot! I will definitely be ordering it in the near future.
We had such a blast tonight. Thanks to all the ladies for coming out!
Jenn + Jess [They just did an intense Booty Camp Fitness class before arriving!]
Thank you to the amazing staff at Rawlicious too. They treated us like queens all night long!
I have not had better service anywhere in Toronto. If you are in the area you should stop by for a meal. You will not regret it!
And I always support a thumbs up.
I think I have a new favourite restaurant. :biggrin:
Well, this girl is off to bed to dream of Rawlicious brownies. Night!
oh my gosh everything looks amazing!! I wish I had one closer to me! everything looks really fresh and flavorful.
impromtu’s are the best!!!
Finally a really good restaurant for you to review! I’m going to have to hunt down some good vegan/raw places to eat here in the Dallas area. Great pics, great gals and loads of fun, sounds like an awesome GNO to me!!! The food looks absolutely RAWLICIOUS!!!
That all looks and sounds amazing. It’s so nice to go to a resultant where you can feel good about your choices and pretty much enjoy everything on the menu. I love their kitchen.
Finding a great new restaurant is always so exciting! Your photos look amazing too.
What a lovely place! I wish I lived in the area so I could try it!
Sooo when are we going back? I have a rawitch to try!! :P
Apparently I need to come to Toronto!!
Looks great! mmmmmmmm……..
That place sounds amazing! I really wish there were more options like that around where I live.
YUM. I want a Rawlicious where I live.
First, let me say that you look so pretty in all of your pics. And I mean that in the least creepy way possible. lol.
Second, I want that restaurant IN my apartment. Not kidding. I love when restaurants have really cool atmospheres. You sandwich looks and sounds so amazing!
Oh my goodness, that restaurant looks AMAZING! Wow. My tiny Tennessee town would never have a restaurant like that, unfortunately, but perhaps I will make my way to Canada some day and try out Rawlicious for myself! Also, all of your friends are so cute :) a lovely bunch of ladies!
What a fun looking evening! You are so incredibly beautiful!!!
AWESOME. I’m so checking that place out ASAP. Tonight, though, belongs to Fresh…
i just thought you should know that i have “fergilicious” stuck in my head now…but i’m singing ‘rawlicious’ instead :)
WOW. The details and atmosphere and food just looks amazing! I think this would definitely be appearing more on OSG in the future ;)
Wei-Wei
That place looks awesome! The atmosphere reminds me of a place in Little Italy of Cleveland where I used to live. A friend and I would go there after volleyball games and we’d sit on the cushions and study and talk. They had lots of hot drinks and made a few simple meals too. Definitely awesome — thanks for bringing back some memories!
Oh that is so exciting!!! My sister is moving into the Junction at the end of this year (she bought a condo nearby!) so we have been scoping out that area for a while now while (also *love* Crema-coffee shop nearby) and have been meaning to check out Rawlicious for about a year now! I am *so* going there, ASAP!! Thanks for the review!
-Alison
I love the decor! Especially that TABLE!
Why don’t I live near places with anything slightly resembling this? What an amazing place…
Wow that place looks fantastic! I love your top or your dress (I can’t tell from the pictures). It’s so gorgeous!